WiFi
Personal WiFi routers are not allowed at Wolfson. Wifi is available across the site.
Visitor/Alumni/Conference Guest Ticket
If you select this category, you will see the following options:
| Service | Google & Facebook | SMS Authentication |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Fairly easy & quick. Needs a Google or Facebook account. | For mobile phones. Easy & quick. Requires new key every 30 days. |
| Suitable for | Visitors | Visitors |
| Procedure | Login to Google or Facebook then agree to Terms & Conditions. | 1. Enter your name, select the country where your mobile phone is registered, and enter the mobile number. 2. Click 'Get Key' button. You will receive a text with an 8-digit number. 3. Scan for networks again and select WolfsonCollege network. When asked for a key, enter the 8-digit number. |
Students and other members
If you select this category, you will see the following options:
| Service | Eduroam | Personal WiFi Key | Access via Raven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Takes a few steps, but once installed it should work throughout the University and in other academic institutions. | Easy & quick. Needs a Raven account for the first time. | Easy & quick. Needs a Raven account. |
| Suitable for | Students and members with Raven accounts. | Students and members with Raven accounts. Designed for devices that cannot connect to Eduroam, such as printers, game consoles & NAS boxes. | Students and members with Raven accounts. |
| Procedure | 1. Open this page to get a token. 2. Login via Raven and you will be given a 16-letter token (password). 3. You may need to download and install a profile for your device. . 4. Enter your username (email) and password. | 1. Open 2. Login via Raven and accept the Terms & Conditions. 3. You will be given a unique key. 4. Scan for networks again and select WolfsonCollege network. Enter your unique key. | 1. You will be forwarded to the Raven authentication page. 2. After successful authentication, accept the Terms & Conditions. |
Eduroam is generally preferred because it is available in many places across the University and at participating Eduroam institutions worldwide, so you can access most of the services available to you in Cambridge when travelling. Eduroam can be configured on laptops (Windows, MacOS, Linux) and mobile devices.
Wired Network
If you wish to have a network port connected, please contact the Helpdesk.